Aerospace Raw Material Buyer
Kansas StaffingWichita, KS, US13 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description2 years of purchasing experience High school diploma or equivalent Basic math skills Must be quality conscious Strong organizational skills Strong time management skills Moderate data entry skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Strong computer skills Strong verbal communication skills Strong written communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines Moderate problem-solving skills Ability to adapt to change Ability to multi-task Attention to detail Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Understanding of MRP system Ability to exercise independent judgement Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person, electronically, and / or by telephone with internal and external customers Maintain a professional work atmosphere by being courteous, respectful and non-interfering with customers, co-workers, and management. Lifting and carrying up to approximately 10 pounds Pushing and pulling up to approximately 10 pounds Ambulatory Sitting for long periods of time Keyboarding Hearing / Distinguishing speech Moderate level of noise Climate controlled office environment
Raw Material Buyer
Responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing materials, equipment, and services essential to production and operations. Promotes and utilizes standard safety practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Actively source approved suppliers for the most economical purchase.
- Obtain and review quotes with manager to down select approved suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery. Provides selection to the estimating department.
- Creates purchase orders for raw materials, hardware, outside processing, sealants, and paints, etc based on spec callout and revisions.
- Manages purchase orders from start to finish. This includes expediting orders as needed, resolving accounting issues, monitoring delivery dates and working with the supplier for recovery dates when needed, resolving and / or communicating quality issues with the supplier. Ensure that purchase orders are received in and are delivered to the correct department.
- Supports Production Control by providing updates on past due orders, getting recovery dates, and expediting orders.
- Supports estimating with quotes, lead times, pricing, etc.
- Responsible for supplier relationships; main point of contact.
- Keeps Purchasing leadership informed of changes within the supply chain on raw materials, market conditions, lead times, availability, closures, shortages, disruptions, outside processing, etc.
- Responsible for reporting NCRs to the supplier at fault. Responsible for handling corrective actions, requests for credits / returns / rework.
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Raw Material Buyer • Wichita, KS, US